News briefs

New permit: The town of Pineville now requires residents to obtain a permit the day before holding a yard sale. Four yard sales are allowed each year, one per quarter, and each requires a new permit. Yard sales are limited to one day per sale, from 7 a.m.-5 p.m., with a provisional day for rain. Permits are free and available at Pineville Town Hall, 200 Dover St. Details: 704-889-2291.

Pineville Elementary

Donations needed: Pineville Elementary will be collecting items for the Battered Women's Shelter until Dec. 17. Items needed for women are hats, gloves, scarves, umbrellas, makeup, slippers, stationary and perfume; items needed for children are hats, gloves, scarves, dolls, crayons, toy cars, play dough and craft sets. Items can be dropped off at the school, 210 Lowery St. Details: 980-343-3920.